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Independent Living Services of Simcoe County & Area

Independent Living Services of Simcoe County & Area exists to provide support and services to people with physical disabilities or limitations in Simcoe County,
to assist them to lead dignified, productive and independent lives.

Our Mission

"“Independent Living Services exists to provide support and services to people with physical disabilities or limitations in Simcoe County, to assist them to lead dignified, productive and independent lives”.

"Opening Doors & Minds" is our commitment to work with the community to increase opportunities for participation, making Simcoe County a welcoming place for all citizens.

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Simcoe County & Area

Low Cost and No Cost Home Modifications for Seniors and People with a Disability

Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation in partnership with the March of Dimes, has produced the publication "Low Cost and No Cost Home Modifications for Seniors and People with a Disability"

Our needs and abilities can change as we age. If you or anyone who lives in or visits your house is getting older or has a disability, there are a whole range of low and no cost modifications you can make to your home, to make it safer, more comfortable, and more accessible for everyone.

Here's a link to the publication:

Disability Tax Consultations

As you may be aware, the Disability Tax Credit Promoter’s Restriction Act (DTCPRA), which received Royal Assent on May 29, 2014, proposes to limit the fees that a promoter may charge to complete a Disability Tax Credit (DTC) request.

Starting this month, the CRA will begin in-person and online consultations seeking the views of Canadians with disabilities and their supporting persons, promoters, tax professionals, qualified practitioners and members from the general public. This feedback will help the CRA establish regulations setting the maximum fees allowable under the Act, as well as to identify individuals who may be exempt from the Act’s reporting requirements. The CRA is also looking for suggestions on how to simplify the DTC process and clarify the steps Canadians need to take to apply for the credit.

Your participation and feedback are important to the CRA and will be essential in helping protect people with disabilities from paying excessive fees for assistance with a DTC request as well as improve the DTC process.